Creative TechnologyCREAF 32 Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Dec. 2025, which is at its 10-year median of 0.05. GuruFocus rates CREAF with a GF Score™ of 32/100 and a GF Value™ of $0.98 (Possible Value Trap). The stock has 3 warning signs investors should review. Among 2,217 Hardware companies, Creative Technology ranks better than 83.09% on this metric.
A high debt to equity ratio generally means that a company has been aggressive in financing its growth with debt. This can result in volatile earnings as a result of the additional interest expense.
The historical rank and industry rank for Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity or its related term are showing as below:
CREAF'
s Debt-to-Equity Range Over the Past 10 Years
Min: 0.02 Med: 0.05 Max: 0.07
Current: 0.05
During the past 13 years, the highest Debt-to-Equity Ratio of Creative Technology was 0.07. The lowest was 0.02. And the median was 0.05.
CREAF's Debt-to-Equity is ranked better than 83.09% of 2217
companies
in the Hardware industry
Industry Median: 0.27
vs CREAF: 0.05
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Creative Technology Debt-to-Equity Related Terms
Creative Technology Debt-to-Equity Historical Data
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The historical data trend for Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity can be seen below:
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
CREAF vs SNDK, DELL, STX: Debt-to-Equity Comparison
For the Computer Hardware subindustry, Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity, along with its competitors' market caps and Debt-to-Equity data, can be viewed below:
* Competitive companies are chosen from companies within the same industry, with headquarter located in same country, with closest market capitalization; x-axis shows the market cap, and y-axis shows the term value; the bigger the dot, the larger the market cap. Note that "N/A" values will not show up in the chart.
Creative Technology Debt-to-Equity vs Hardware Industry
For the Hardware industry and Technology sector, Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity distribution charts can be found below:
* The bar in red indicates where Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity falls into.
* For Operating Data section: All numbers are indicated by the unit behind each term and all currency related amount are in USD. * For other sections: All numbers are in millions except for per share data, ratio, and percentage. All currency related amount are indicated in the company's associated stock exchange currency.
Creative Technology (CREAF) has a Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 as of Dec. 2025. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Creative Technology and its competitors. This is near median its historical median of 0.05. Over the past decade, Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.07. According to the industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #375 out of 2217 companies in the Hardware industry, placing it in the top 16.9%.
Is Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity too high?
Creative Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is near median its 10-year median of 0.05. Over the past 10 years, this metric has ranged from a low of 0.02 to a high of 0.07. The Hardware industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Creative Technology's value of 0.05 is 81.5% below this industry median. Based on the distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #375 out of 2217 companies in the Hardware industry, which is in the top quartile — a strong position relative to peers. Overall, Creative Technology has a GF Score™ of 32/100 and is considered Possible Value Trap, reflecting its overall financial health beyond just this single metric.
How does Creative Technology's Debt-to-Equity compare to SNDK and DELL?
According to the Hardware industry distribution chart, Creative Technology ranks #375 out of 2217 companies for Debt-to-Equity. This places Creative Technology in the top 17% of its industry — outperforming the majority of peers. The industry median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27. Creative Technology's value of 0.05 is 81.5% below this benchmark. Historically, Creative Technology's own Debt-to-Equity has ranged from 0.02 to 0.07 over the past decade. While the company's 10-year median is 0.05 vs. the industry median of 0.27, Creative Technology has consistently been below the industry average. See the competitive comparison table and distribution chart on this page for a detailed peer-by-peer breakdown.
What is a good Debt-to-Equity for a Hardware company?
The median Debt-to-Equity among Hardware companies is 0.27, based on 2,217 companies in the industry. Companies in the top quartile (top 25%) have a Debt-to-Equity significantly above this median, while those in the bottom quartile fall well below. However, Debt-to-Equity should not be evaluated in isolation — investors should consider it alongside profitability, growth, and financial strength metrics. Creative Technology's current Debt-to-Equity of 0.05 is 81.5% below the industry median. Use the industry distribution chart on this page to see where any company falls relative to its peers.
What does a high Debt-to-Equity mean?
A high Debt-to-Equity can signal that a stock is expensive relative to its fundamentals. Debt-to-Equity ratio represents the ratio of total debt to total company equity. View historical data on Creative Technology and its competitors. For the Hardware industry, the median Debt-to-Equity is 0.27 — values significantly above this may indicate overvaluation, while values below may suggest a bargain or underlying issues. Creative Technology's current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its own 10-year median of 0.05. However, context matters — high-growth companies often justify higher valuations. Always evaluate alongside other metrics like GF Score™ and GF Value™.
Is Creative Technology stock overvalued right now?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology (CREAF) is currently considered Possible Value Trap. The stock's GF Value™ is $0.98, compared to a current price of $0.69 — trading 30% below its estimated fair value. The current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05, which is near median its 10-year median of 0.05 and 81.5% below the Hardware industry median of 0.27. Creative Technology's overall GF Score™ is 32/100 with 3 warning signs to review. Investors should evaluate multiple metrics — including profitability, growth, and financial strength — before making a decision.
How is Debt-to-Equity calculated?
Debt-to-Equity is calculated from a company's financial statements. For Creative Technology (CREAF), the current Debt-to-Equity is 0.05 as of Dec. 2025. GuruFocus calculates this using data sourced from SEC filings and annual reports. See the calculation section and 30-year financial data on this page for the full breakdown.
Is Creative Technology (CREAF) Overvalued in 2026?
Based on GuruFocus' analysis, Creative Technology stock appears to be undervalued.
The current stock price of $0.69 is trading 30% below its estimated GF Value™ of $0.98.
GuruFocus considers Creative Technology to be Possible Value Trap.
Key valuation signals for CREAF:
Debt-to-Equity: 0.05 (near median its 10-year median of 0.05)
GF Value™: $0.98 vs. price of $0.69 (30% below fair value)
Industry Position: 81.5% below the Hardware median (#375 of 2217)
No single metric tells the full story. See the CREAF stock analysis page for a complete view including 30-year financials, guru trades, and insider activity.
Creative Technology Ltd is a digital entertainment company specializing in the design, manufacturing, and distribution of multimedia products. The company's portfolio includes digitized sound and video boards, computers, and personal digital entertainment devices. Their product range features technologies such as Super X-Fi and Sound Blaster, encompassing internal sound cards, external USB DACs and amplifiers, gaming headsets, computer speakers, Bluetooth speakers, headphones, and various accessories. It also offers comprehensive work solutions, including webcams, USB dongles, communication devices, and high-resolution DACs. The company operates across Singapore, the United States of America, Asia Pacific, Ireland, and Europe, with Europe contributing the majority of its revenue.
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